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Giraffe genome sequence reveals clues to its unique morphology and physiology

The origins of giraffe's imposing stature and associated cardiovascular adaptations are unknown. Okapi, which lacks these unique features, is giraffe's closest relative and provides a useful comparison, to identify genetic variation underlying giraffe's long neck and cardiovascular sy...

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Autores principales: Agaba, Morris, Ishengoma, Edson, Miller, Webb C., McGrath, Barbara C., Hudson, Chelsea N., Bedoya Reina, Oscar C., Ratan, Aakrosh, Burhans, Rico, Chikhi, Rayan, Medvedev, Paul, Praul, Craig A., Wu-Cavener, Lan, Wood, Brendan, Robertson, Heather, Penfold, Linda, Cavener, Douglas R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4873664/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27187213
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms11519